San Francisco Sweets

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting up with a blog friend, Julie (of The Little Kitchen) while she was in Northern California for work. I jumped at the opportunity to introduce Julie to a few of my favorite sweet spots in San Francisco. I don’t make it to the “city” often (it’s above 2 1/2 hours from my home in the central valley), and Julie had never visited San Francisco. We started our tour of the city with two special sweet shops (just steps apart) Miette and Chantal Guillon. I’ve visited both shops before, in fact I first enjoyed them with Sharnel (blogged here).

Miette was our first stop. Miette is a small, but well stocked candy shop and bakery. The shop sells a wide variety of specialty candies (some pictured above) and from-scratch baked goods. But my favorite feature of this shop is the decor. The sweets are carefully displayed on a gorgeous variety of vintage cake stands, candy dishes and jars. The shelves are painted soft pastel colors and just walking into this shop feels a bit like a dream!

Here are a few sweet images of Miette…

Just a few doors down from Miette is a beautiful shop specializing in french macarons, Chantal Guillon. The gorgeous variety of marcarons make it hard to pick just a few. Julie and I each bought two macarons, but we were soon sorry we had not bought more… they were delicious!

If you’re ever spending a day in San Francisco, Miette and Chantal Guillon are two sweet spots to add to your “must visit” list.

WHat a dream! I would LOVE to visit both of those places! We need to plan that!

I've never been to either shop, I will have to remember next time I go to the city!

Thank you so much for this blog! After 13 (loathed) years in Southern CA, I am finally moving back to my home town of Napa. I will be sure to visit these places for supplies and ideas for my baking business

Ooh love the pictures!! I live in Stockton which isn't too far from San Francisco but I haven't ever been to either of those shops. Can't wait to visit them on my next trip to the city.

Great post! I’ve read your blog for a while – just starting to get into baking and creating sweet treats for the family and friends! I didn’t realize you’re in the central valley! What part? I’m in the Central Valley, too, just South of Fresno!

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My name is Glory. I'm a wife, mother and also a few other things... a baker, crafter, photographer, floral designer and an obsessive party planner. I love color, design, and sweets... and really love bringing all three of those things together! A little more about me...